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Ottawa, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
September 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 119
Badge of Technical Support Services (Ottawa-Gatineau)BlazonVert a fess Azure edged Or surmounted by a Tuscan column Argent, all within the Badge Frame for Miscellaneous Units; SymbolismGreen represents the verdant area of the National Capital Region of Canada. The column, which has a supporting function, alludes to the unit’s name. It represents jurisdiction of the unit on both sides of the Ottawa River, symbolized by the blue bar. The column also suggests a bridge between the two municipalities of Ottawa and Gatineau. The blue further evokes the Rideau Canal, epitomizing the construction heritage of the region. |
MottoBlazonMUNERUM SUCCESSUM SUSTENTAMUS; SymbolismMeaning “Support mission success,” this Latin phrase refers to both the unit’s purpose and name. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLara Claire Berry CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |